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This document describes the anatomy of fully edentulous patients, including osteology and myology. It explains that tooth loss leads to bone resorption in the maxillae and mandibles in different ways. It also highlights the areas of prosthetic support such as the alveolar ridge and the muscular structures like the buccinator and the masseter that must be considered when designing prostheses to avoid instability or pain. The ultimate goal of dental prosthetics is to rehabilitate functions such as
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